Corregidor, Philippines

Corregidor, Philippines

Chris Walker, Chicago Tribune

After the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in December 1941, this island in Manila Bay was selected as a leading defense position by Gen. Douglas MacArthur. After heroic resistance, it surrendered on May 6, 1942. It was retaken by returning American troops in February 1945.

After the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in December 1941, this island in Manila Bay was selected as a leading defense position by Gen. Douglas MacArthur. After heroic resistance, it surrendered on May 6, 1942. It was retaken by returning American troops in February 1945. (Chris Walker, Chicago Tribune)

After the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in December 1941, this island in Manila Bay was selected as a leading defense position by Gen. Douglas MacArthur. After heroic resistance, it surrendered on May 6, 1942. It was retaken by returning American troops in February 1945.